Baseball Big Test Game Thread
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 9:12 AM PST
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This morning, the Bruins will close out the Whataburger Classic with their biggest game to date this season versus #19 Oklahoma. Like UCLA, Oklahoma has taken their first two games of the weekend over Texas A&M Corpus Christi and Mississippi St. Like the Bruins, the Sooners are on fire to start the season too, entering today 15-1 and winners of ten straight. The Bruins have not played an overly difficult schedule, but Oklahoma is a damn good team and a win over the Sooners would be a nice boost to their resume.
Rob Rasmussen will be on the mound for UCLA with his 3.38 ERA and 15.5 strikeouts per nine innings line for the year after three starts. Rasmussen has yet to earn a decision in any of his three starts and will be looking for win number one on the year versus the Sooners. Oklahoma will hand the ball to a freshman, Ryan Gibson, who is 2-0 with a 3.07 ERA on the young season. The Marlins' draft pick has held opponents to a .212 batting average in 2010.
In the end, this is only one game of 56 this year, but any time you have the chance to beat a potential number one seed, you want to go out there and get it. Being able to extend your perfect start to 13-0 is a nice bonus too. You can follow along with the game on GameTracker (link included) or you can listen live on the Oklahoma radio feed. You can also grab updates from my UCLA baseball twitter. This is your open game thread so use it to keep people updated on the game if you're following along or to share thoughts and questions, as well as anything else you've got.
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Oklahoma 1, UCLA 0
Oklahoma scores from 2nd on a single in the bottom of the 3rd. Now it’s end 3rd.
Oklahoma first to score
Walks have been an issue for Rasmussen this year and one bit him in the 3rd. A leadoff walk, sac bunt and single puts Oklahoma up 1-0.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 9:57 AM PST reply actions
We've evened it up in the 4th
and are still threatening. Rahmatulla walked, Keefer was hit by a pitch and a wild pitch advanced the runners then Dean Espy singled to score one. Runners are still on the corners with one out.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:05 AM PDT reply actions
Bruins lead!
A squeeze led to a play at the plate and Keefer was safe at home to make it 2-1. Runners now at 1st and 2nd with 1 out.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:06 AM PDT reply actions
Nice!
Steve Rodriguez with a 2 out single scores Espy to put us up 3-1 in the 4th.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:10 AM PDT reply actions
That's an end for the Oklahoma starter's day
They’re making a pitching change. They have a good pen and haven’t had to use them much the last two days so I don’t see this one being a game changer.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:12 AM PDT reply actions
The new OU pitcher seems to have pretty impressive stats
5-0 with an ERA of 0.57?
Ya, Erben's a really good pitcher
He didn’t throw much last season because of an elbow injury, but when he did, he was lights out. I’m hoping that we can make him throw some pitches and work hard so we can get him out of there soon.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Was thinking the same thing.
Good morning all. Just got here in the 4th inning. Nice to see we got some runs before this guy.
by LongtimeBru on Mar 14, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
An error by Dean Espy lets a batter reach with 2 out in the 5th
This can be trouble. Ras struggles to get the 3rd out in innings at times and we’re giving them a second chance here.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:36 AM PDT reply actions
Ignore me
Ras came through with a strikeout. Going to the 6th, 3-1 Bruins.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Rasmussen is striking out only a batter per nine innings
Loser ;-)
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:46 AM PDT reply actions
Oops
I meant a batter per inning
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Or reading comprehension
So do you want to fire CBH?
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
He won't be in much longer
Savage has had Ras on a shorter leash this year and he’s in a bit of trouble here in the 6th with two on and one out. If he can get through this inning, I’d be surprised if he comes out for the 7th.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
It seems he has thrown quite a few pitches.
by LongtimeBru on Mar 14, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
He was at 84 about 8-10 pitches ago
Got the second out on a deep fly to the warning track in center. Just needs one more here Come on Rob!
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes!
Struck him out on his 99th pitch of the game. I’d be shocked if he goes back out there in the 7th, but 6 innings, 1 run, 7 strikeouts…Rob did his job. Great start for him and hopefully we hold on because he deserves his first win.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
A couple...or 12
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Erik Goeddel in for Rasmussen to start the 7th
Rasmussen’s line: 6 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, 7 strikeouts.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:07 AM PDT reply actions
Sooners cut the lead to one
Erik Goeddel struck out the first two batters he faced, then gave up a home run. It’s 3-2 Bruins now.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:12 AM PDT reply actions
I'd feel alot better with a run or two here
but with Erben on the mound, that won’t be easy.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:22 AM PDT reply actions
Brett Krill singled
then picked a perfect pitch to steal on with the breaking ball in the dirt. He’s on second with one out. Time for a big hit here.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:24 AM PDT reply actions
Damn
Justin Uribe gave the ball a ride, but OU made the catch while running into the wall. So close.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:32 AM PDT reply actions
Thanks for the description.
Gametracker looked like a pop fly. Same result unfortunately.
by LongtimeBru on Mar 14, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
the link to the radio broadcast is pretty good if you have the opportunity to listen
by stevemiller on Mar 14, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Goeddel walks the lead off man
That rarely turns out well. Come on, Erik. Settle down here.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:36 AM PDT reply actions
Goeddel gets the hook
Dan Klein in for the 6 out save.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:36 AM PDT reply actions
Agreed. The way Erben is pitching.
Wringing his hands as the sweat beads start to form on his brow.
by LongtimeBru on Mar 14, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
DP
Love it! GO BRUINS!!!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
I know it!
I mean, with all the dang channels they keep making up, why not a college baseball channel! :)
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If they had one, you think they would show anything West Coast?
by LongtimeBru on Mar 14, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Better yet
I hope programs especially ours – strongly consider streaming these games online. It would be a huge way of building a bigger audience and fanbase.
You'd think we would do it soon
Almost every top program in the country has it and at least 4 in the Pac-10 do it too with Washington and Stanford planning to add it next year.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
Given how good we are becoming … there needs to be a sense of urgency. Hopefully very very soon. I am really encouraged about how those guys have been promoting the football program via youtubes (something we have been asking for). So hopefully this is a matter of time as well. We just gotta keep nagging.
I would think that if we can really put something together this year
so people show up at JRS this year, that might push them to get it done for 2011.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, the Pac-10 baseball games were a part of the FSN contract
that included basketball and all other non-revenue sports. The conference did an outstanding job, getting a full two Pac-10 baseball games on TV this year! Oh, and the conference doesn’t have an online video setup like the ACC or Big West. We’re on fire! I really hope the Morgan Center gets it going with online video soon. It would be awesome!
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
That was huge
Klein has had some problems when he doesn’t start innings. When he has to come in mid-inning and especially when he has to do it with a man on and work out of the stretch, he’s been a bit of a slow starter. No problems there though. Great job.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:45 AM PDT reply actions
PS
If anyone wants something to look at on TV while following baseball online, the SEC Championship is a great game on ABC. Miss St 59 Kentucky 55 with 3:41 remaining.
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
LOL
Its a sad day today. I’m usually so excited for the unveiling of the brackets today. I still love March Madness but it turns my stomach that we wont see UCLA there this year. Sad.
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VERY excited
about that game! Watched last night and it was awesome to beat cooper! Weasel.
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Me too!
I was a big fan! Too bad he’s an idiot.
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Was there postgame video?
I was wondering what he could have had to say in yesterday’s press conference.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Damn
Another ball to the warning track for an out. This time it’s Dunlap. Giovinazzo stole 2nd to put a runner in scoring position with 2 out in the 9th.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:51 AM PDT reply actions
They all look the same in the box score
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Giovinazzo swiped third
I’m not picky. I’ll take a wild pitch here too.
Gallego walked to put runners on the corners. Rahmatulla is up.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:54 AM PDT reply actions
There it is!
Yes! Tyler hit one to 3rd and beat the throw out for a single. Gio scored and we have a tiny cushion.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:55 AM PDT reply actions
All the same in the box score Longtime!
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
4-2!
whoo hoo!
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Thinking that was a mistake for them right about now.
by LongtimeBru on Mar 14, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Erben went 4.1 innings
and I think his career-high was 4.2 so he might not have had much left in the tank. If he had something left, you’re right. Definitely a mistake
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Double steal
Took 2nd and 3rd. A single could score 2 now.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 11:57 AM PDT reply actions
Brett Krill fell behind 0-2
then walked on 10 pitchers. Great at-bat to load the bases.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 12:00 PM PDT reply actions
10 pitches*
I’m struggling this morning.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeahhhhhhh 5-2!
Stole home! Stole home! Stole home! Stole home! Stole home! Stole home! Stole home! Stole home!
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 12:02 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, I was scratching my head trying to figure out how we got the second run and when it happened.
by LongtimeBru on Mar 14, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish this was a home game!
I’ve never seen a straight steal of home successful before. I’d be going nuts if I were there.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
The Jet stole home!
All I think of when I hear of someone stealing home.
by Captain Leebeard on Mar 14, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
That was my favorite movie when I was little.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
5-2 Bruins!!!
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One more out to go
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 12:10 PM PDT reply actions
Crap
A walk has brought the tying run to the plate, 2 out.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 12:13 PM PDT reply actions
Man
They have a player named Caleb Bushyhead? LOL
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So I'm not the only one laughing every time they say his name?
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG no you are NOT
I just saw it and I’m laughing at home without even hearing it! That’s a good one!
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Ballgame!
Klein gets a ground out to short. The Bruins win 5-2 and are 13-0!
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 12:16 PM PDT reply actions
Ans that's it!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
I'll have a recap up before long
Then we’ll have an open thread for the women’s basketball game today, which tips at 3 pm PST and is on FSN. It’s a full day of UCLA sports!
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 14, 2010 12:18 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah this was fun
That gametracker is pretty cool actually! I’m looking forward to the next televised game though! On to the Lady Bruins at 3pm!
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For lack of anything better, absolutely.
I never could follow UCLA non-revenue sports when I was younger, there wasn’t any way. They didn’t even have radio broadcasts. Hey and I don’t mean that they didn’t have radio back then.
by LongtimeBru on Mar 14, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Got to say though,
it works a lot better on baseball than basketball. Football isn’t too bad either.
by LongtimeBru on Mar 14, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Bruuuuuins!!!
Thanks for all the updates, I’ve been traveling in AZ and can’t get GT on the Blackberry so these have been great!
by BruinIslander on Mar 14, 2010 12:19 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Good job on the play by play, guys.
And I have seen one steal of home ever (not counting high school or playing in the army (once I stole home in the army).) Carl Crawford for the Rays. It is about as exciting a play as you can see. It even made Mrs. Fox 71 a fan, and that’s hard to do.
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